Post-Gazette -- SPORTShttp://www.post-gazette.com2015-08-02T18:49:18Copyright (c) 2013 Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttp://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/08/02/Morton-Walker-help-Pirates-beat-Reds-3-0/stories/2015080201992015080201992015-08-02T16:14:54By Bill Brink / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T16:14:54CINCINNATI — Charlie Morton pitched seven scoreless innings, Neil Walker homered and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds, 3-0, at Great American Ball Park Sunday. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/02/New-Steelers-cornerback-says-Eagles-coach-uncomfortable-with-African-Americans/stories/2015080201962015080201962015-08-02T14:10:06By Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T14:10:06New Steelers cornerback Brandon Boykin said today that his former coach, Chip Kelly, was uncomfortable with men of “culture” and that other players in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room felt the same way. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/08/02/Is-it-tendon-or-ligament-damage-or-simply-inflammation-Burnett-to-find-out-Monday/stories/2015080201942015080201942015-08-02T12:06:18By Bill Brink / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T12:06:18CINCINNATI — A.J. Burnett will be examined by Pirates team doctors Monday, but said he is prepared for either diagnosis – structural damage to a tendon or ligament in or near his right elbow, or merely inflammation. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/02/Steeler-receiver-Martavis-Bryant-to-miss-Hall-of-Fame-preseason-game/stories/2015080201902015080201902015-08-02T11:08:21By Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T09:15:46Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant is expected to have a procedure for an infection on his elbow that will likely cause him to miss the Hall of Fame preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/02/Steelers-rooloe-Anthony-Chickillo-hoping-to-be-another-chip-off-the-NFL-block/stories/2015080200822015080200822015-07-30T13:58:04By Ray Fittipaldo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T00:00:00As part of their rookie orientation, Steelers rookies toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame shortly after the draft. During the tour, Joe Horrigan, the executive vice president of museums and chief communications officer for the Hall of Fame, asked sixth-round pick Anthony Chickillo to step forward from the group. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/02/Steelers-notebook-Le-Veon-Bell-sees-room-for-improvement/stories/2015080201592015080201592015-08-01T18:00:00By Ray Fittipaldo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T00:00:00Third-year running back Le’Veon Bell was named first-team All-Pro, made his first Pro Bowl and earned Steelers MVP in a vote by his teammates in 2014. His 2,215 yards from scrimmage set a team record as did his 114 first downs. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/08/02/Top-prospects-Josh-Bell-Tyler-Glasnow-on-display-in-Class-AAA/stories/2015080201542015080201542015-08-01T14:22:04By Stephen J. Nesbitt / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015-08-02T00:00:00INDIANAPOLIS — Josh Bell was all smiles Saturday as he sat in the home dugout at Victory Field and surveyed his new home. The Pirates first-base prospect saw a well-manicured diamond, a city skyline soaring beyond the outfield wall and the major leagues finally coming into view. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/08/02/On-the-Pirates-Rotation-follows-plan-for-most-part/stories/2015080201442015080201442015-07-31T16:47:45By Bill Brink / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T00:00:00Commitment from Pirates starters to their arm-care routines and attention paid to their innings pitched by the coaching staff has helped the starting rotation remain healthy and the organization preserve depth. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/08/02/Pirates-notebook-New-starter-J-A-Happ-searches-for-consistency/stories/2015080201632015080201632015-08-01T18:48:31By Bill Brink / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T00:00:00CINCINNATI — J.A. Happ joined the Pirates Saturday afternoon in time to throw his regularly scheduled bullpen session as he continues to search for consistency this season. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/gene-collier/2015/08/02/Gene-Collier-Steelers-Colbert-generally-manages-to-keep-things-in-perspective/stories/2015080201282015080201282015-07-31T13:17:48By Gene Collier / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T00:00:00A couple of weeks at Hilton Head probably weren’t enough to allow Kevin Colbert a complete decompression this summer, partly because as the general manager of an NFL team, he’s always available, and partly because of one fairly frightening reality: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/psu/2015/08/02/Penn-State-notebook-Prospects-social-media-accounts-play-role-in-recruitment/stories/2015080101232015080101232015-08-01T16:15:29By Audrey Snyder / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T00:00:00When it comes to getting the skinny on behavior of potential Penn State prospects, coach&#160;James Franklin says his staff will go through as many character evaluations as possible. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/soccer/2015/08/02/Vincent-records-hat-trick-in-Riverhounds-win/stories/2015080201002015080201002015-07-30T16:53:49By Megan Ryan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015-08-02T00:00:00There’s one sure bet when it comes to the Riverhounds. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/other-sports/2015/08/02/Local-trainer-foiled-again-in-Adios-Pace-at-Meadows/stories/2015080201582015080201582015-08-01T17:41:40By Max Cohen / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-02T00:00:00The race that Ron Burke hasn’t been able to win in his seven years as a head trainer appeared to be within reach. This local trainer from Canonsburg had three horses in the final Saturday of the Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids, and one of them, My Hero Ron, led the group three-quarters of the way through the race at The Meadows Casino and Racetrack. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/08/01/Pittsburgh-Pirates-3-Cincinnati-Reds-4/stories/2015080101252015080101252015-08-01T23:42:26By Bill Brink / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-01T22:36:35CINCINNATI — As good as Gerrit Cole has pitched this season, the division rival Cincinnati Reds have given him trouble. His issues with the Reds continued Saturday when the Pirates lost, 4-3, at Great American Ball Park. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/hunting-fishing/2015/08/02/From-trash-fish-to-fly-rod-favorite-the-common-carp-is-getting-a-reputation-makeover/stories/2015080201072015080201072015-07-30T17:49:09By John Hayes / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-01T22:36:08You’ve probably heard the old saw: To cook a carp, nail it to a wooden plank, heat it over a fire, throw away the carp and eat the plank. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/hunting-fishing/2015/08/02/Outdoors-notebook-Osprey-recovery-sought-through-new-management-plan/stories/2015080201152015080201152015-07-30T20:23:47By John Hayes / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-01T22:36:08They’re the water hawks — fish-eating raptors fast and feisty enough to compete for food with its distant cousin the bald eagle. Partially because osprey nests are often taken over by the larger eagle, ospreys have never been as widespread in Pennsylvania. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/hunting-fishing/2015/08/02/Wildlife-America-s-most-important-conservation-program/stories/2015080201112015080201112015-07-30T18:50:51By Scott Shalaway2015-08-01T22:36:08Since 1965, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has provided billions of dollars to buy land and maintain infrastructure at a diverse array of recreational locations. It expires Sept. 30. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/01/Steelers-trade-fifth-round-pick-to-Eagles-for-veteran-cornerback-Brandon-Boykin/stories/2015080101262015080101262015-08-01T22:45:44By Ray Fittipaldo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-01T20:31:14The Steelers made a trade for a veteran cornerback Saturday, sending a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft to the Philadelphia Eagles for Brandon Boykin. http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/smizik-on-sports/2015/08/01/Evaluating-the-new-guys/stories/2015080101142015080101142015-08-01T08:33:15Bob Smizik /Special to the Post-Gazette2015-08-01T08:33:15&#160; http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/08/01/Awful-kickoff-return-unit-a-point-of-emphasis-in-training-camp/stories/2015080100342015080100342015-07-31T14:02:05By Ray Fititpaldo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2015-08-01T00:00:00“I’m ready to see Dri Archer do something. I’m excited for him. We need to go past the 15 on kickoff returns. That would be awesome.”&#160;